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Crest Foods Co., Inc.

R&D Lab Manager

Pay: $65,000–$70,000/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Ashton, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Research and Development Manager is responsible for day-to-day management their organization's research and development department(s). Responsible for ensuring that the department meet the organization's objectives for researching and developing new products or technologies and improve existing products.

$169,664 / year median in Illinois

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Job Description

The R&D Lab Manager is responsible for the technical leadership, day-to-day management, and effective operation of the R&D laboratory. This is a hands-on leadership position that combines technical problem-solving with management of laboratory workload, personnel, documentation, equipment, and processes. The R&D Lab Manager works closely with the R&D Manager, R&D Lead, Project Managers, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure development projects, samples, testing, and technical activities are completed efficiently, accurately, and according to established priorities. A significant portion of this position is expected to remain hands-on in the laboratory, actively participating in project work, troubleshooting, testing, and other bench activities. Primary Responsibilities

Technical Resource
Laboratory Leadership & Workload Management
Laboratory Staff Leadership & Development
Lab Operations
Sample Development & Sample-Out Process
Finished Product Documentation & Records
Testing & Shelf-Life Activities
Ingredient & Supplier Technical Evaluation
Scale-Up & Production Support
Cross-Functional Collaboration Education Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Culinology, or a related scientific/technical discipline preferred.

Equivalent combination of education and significant R&D lab experience may be considered. Experience Several years working in an R&D food laboratory environment. Experience assisting as projects move from development through commercialization. Experience troubleshooting formulations and production/process issues. Previous leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or technical-lead experience strongly preferred. Experience with technical documentation and laboratory recordkeeping. Key Competencies The successful candidate should demonstrate: Sound technical judgment and problem-solving ability Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with bench work Strong organization and documentation skills Clear and direct communication Attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location:

In person